Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What is my responsiblity, as the student, when I miss class?
Students must keep track of the days they miss and make up the work in a timely manner. They accomplish this by updating their science journal and planner using using a trusted friend or classmate. In addition, they can check the handout table when they enter the room to pickup materials that they don't yet have. Absent students have as many days as their EXCUSED absences to make up the work. Also, students should check the Calendar on this website and see what it is that they missed, so that they don't come to class asking the teacher, "What did I miss?" Absent students will be expected to have a general understanding of what's going on in class upon their return.Back to Top
What is Mr. Weitz's responsiblity, as the teacher, when I miss class?
Mr. Weitz will help the student keep track of the days they miss and make up the work in a timely manner. In addition, Mr. Weitz will also leave the week's handouts on the table for the student to pick up. It is also Mr. Weitz's responsibility to update this website's calendar and PowerSchool grades with appropriate "zero" for missing work as soon as possible.Back to Top
What does it mean to be tardy in Mr. Weitz's class?
The first minute of the class is for students to get on task, which means picking up any handouts, being seated and starting their journals. So, in my class, a tardy means that a student is NOT in the classroom BY the tardy bell. A student will also be considered tardy if she/he is NOT in their seat AND on task within one minute after the tardy bell. Tardies will result in the loss of citizenship points and after the third tardy, parents will be notified.Back to Top
Students in 8th grade science cannot turn in late work for credit, unless their are granted more time on assignments as part of an IEP or 504 education plan. In general, late work will not be accepted. However, because life happens, students or parents can request an extension via email, note, or phone call before, or on, the assignment due date. Then the student will turn in an extension request form instead of the assignment itself. The purpose is to promote communication between the student and the teacher when there is confusion about the assignment or time constraints, as well as to simply the grading process. Of course, students who have excused absences will be given as many days as they were absent to turn in the work without penalty.Back to Top
When can I talk to Mr. Weitz about classroom, grade, or assignment issues?
On most days, the best time to discuss issues with Mr. Weitz is 30 minutes before school starts, or right after school. However, brunch and lunch are also appropriate times to talk with Mr. Weitz if he is in his room. DO NOT PLAN ON DISCUSSING IMPORTANT ISSUES IMMEDIATELY BEFORE YOUR SCIENCE CLASS.Back to Top
Students can receive up to 5 points of extra credit per quarter by donations from the science wishlist (located on the Egan webpage), or by donating their time and helping Mr. Weitz with classroom set-up or clean-up. In addition, there are various extra credit assignments or opportunities throughout each quarter. NO EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF ANY QUARTER.Back to Top